Electronics Engineer IV (Avionics Electronics Group)

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

4d•$169,520 - $200,824•Onsite

About The Position

JPL’s Avionics Electronics Group develops avionics subsystem electronics concepts, implements avionics system architectures, designs and implements hardware for flight projects, and supports proposal development and project formulation. The group is seeking an Electronics Engineer to help develop and test next-generation space avionics hardware. The Electronics Engineer IV designs and tests electronics subsystems and contributes to avionics electronics development from concept through delivery. The position works closely with Avionics Electronics Product Delivery Managers, other Design Engineers, Systems Engineers, and Technical Group Supervisors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 9 years of related work experience; or a master’s degree in a similar discipline and at least 7 years of related work experience; or a Ph.D. in a similar discipline and at least 5 years of related work experience.
Strong foundational understanding of analog components and circuit designs.
Experience with digital FPGA designs and various communication protocols.
Experience with bench-top test equipment, including DMMs, power supplies, measurement probes, and oscilloscopes.
Ability to test and debug circuits in a laboratory, both independently and collaboratively.
Knowledge of and experience with computer-aided engineering software and tools for electrical circuit design and simulation.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work with a diverse group of people.

Nice To Haves

Experience with LTSpice simulation and Altium schematic capture and PWB layout.
Experience with Hyperlynx signal integrity and power integrity analyses.
Knowledge of FPGA designs, simulations, and development processes.
Familiarity with avionics protocols such as Ethernet, 1553, Space Wire, PCI, SPI, I2C, and UART.
Familiarity with AMBA bus designs, including AXI, AHB, and APB.
Experience designing, developing, fabricating, assembling, and testing avionics electronics or analog hardware for space environments.
Experience with test software and hardware, preferably using scripting languages such as Python for automation.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, prototyping, and testing of analog and digital circuits for avionics systems.
Perform schematic capture and PCB layout using standard EDA tools, ensuring adherence to high-reliability standards.
Set up laboratory test equipment, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and power supplies, to debug, troubleshoot, and validate hardware prototypes.
Create and maintain technical documentation, including engineering drawings, circuit analyses, test procedures, and design review materials.
Lead other engineers in resolving technical problems during design and laboratory testing.